British inspired Spring Celebration and Easy Eton Mess Dessert Recipe
We're living very nutty, very messy times right now. So I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate my birthday with a "Berry Nutty" Eton Mess dessert. It's so easy to make! Layers of fresh whipped cream, meringues and strawberries. That's it! Plus, it keeps my travel dreams alive as I stay at home, … [Read more...]

This Epic French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich inspired by New Smyrna Beach and Grilled Cheese Social Cookbook is Perfect for Brunch!
It’s National Grilled Cheese Day! Who better to go to for inspiration than MacKenzie Smith, aka the genius creator of GrilledCheeseSocial.com, the world’s largest grilled cheese blog. It’s also Easter and we’re in quarantine. So a decadent … [Read more...]

Recipes for Easy Entertaining with a Taste of Orlando featured at Club Wyndham
Exploring the local food scene is a big draw when you're on vacation. And while Orlando remains theme park capital of the world, it has also become a foodie destination. Club Wyndham, the world's largest vacation club with more than 100 resorts around the world, one of which is located steps away … [Read more...]

Photo credit: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Food and Travel Writers share foodie experiences to inspire your travels
Are you thinking (dreaming) about your travel plans for next year? If you’re looking for foodie travel inspiration around the world, you're in the right spot. Check out what tops my list as well as the list of some of my favorite food and travel writers. … [Read more...]

Best Chicken Wings from Orlando, Florida to Portland, Oregon
July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day which prompted me to search through a hundred million food photos in search of the best chicken wings to share on Instagram. I realized I've had some pretty epic wings and couldn't just share one. If you happen to visit Orlando, Florida or Portland, Oregon - my … [Read more...]

Craft An Epic Martini with Tips & Recipe from Epicurean Hotel
In honor of National Martini Day, I'm sharing portions of this article which first appeared in Agent Magazine, July 2017.
Celebrate "National Martini Day" on June 19th or any day you feel like a classic cocktail! Get ready to prepare your own with the recipe and tips below. Or plan a trip to the Epicurean … [Read more...]

The Signature Restaurant at InterContinental Miami Hotel in Downtown Miami is a Must Visit
Warning: Flavor Explosion ahead!
You're going to hear me say "flavor explosion" and "explosion of flavors" quite a bit in this recap of my favorite "Must Eat" dishes and "Must Drink"cocktails at Toro Toro Miami.
That's what happens when you simply can't think of any other … [Read more...]

Welcome to Miami!
A delicious 3 day getaway in Downtown Miami with plenty to eat, drink, see and do!
"I only came for two days of playing. But every time I come I always wind up stayin'This the type of town I could spend a few days inMiami is the city that keeps the roof blazin'Welcome to Miami! Bienvenidos a Miami"- Will Smith
Will Smith's catchy 90's song about … [Read more...]

The NoMad Bar in NYC, Whiskey Tasting and World Whisky Day
“World Whisky Day” is celebrated the third Saturday in May and it got me thinking. First, my love / hate journey with whisky (or whiskey) and the fine cocktails we enjoyed at The NoMad Bar in New York City. And then I went even further down the rabbit hole of deeper thoughts about parents, growing old and living life … [Read more...]

Iconic Tuna Cornet Image: The French Laundry
Travel Writers share foodie experiences to inspire your travels
If you’re looking for foodie travel inspiration around the USA, check out what tops my list as well as the list of some of my favorite foodies and travel writers. This is part two of my Epic Foodie Travel Bucket List series. Did you check out my Epic foodie travel … [Read more...]

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